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L’Occitane En Provence Taps Aptar Beauty for Hand Care Collection

Refillable pumps deliver an optimized, controlled dose while elevating the overall sensorial and dispensing experience.

Aptar Beauty, a global leader in dispensing systems, has partnered with Happi International Top 30 Company L’Occitane En Provence to develop fully custom dispensing pumps to match the packaging rebranding of its hand care collection.

With a unique design inspired by the brand’s apothecary heritage, the refillable pumps deliver an optimized, controlled dose while elevating the overall sensorial and dispensing experience, said the company.

A Refreshed Visual Identity

L’Occitane En Provence’s repack of its hand care essentials is a return to its roots. The new visual identity of the hand soap, hand wash and hand lotion marks what the brand calls a “strategic shift” in brand positioning, reinforcing its legacy of craftsmanship and authenticity. The timeless bottle design is inspired by the apothecary jar, while the pump, the brand claims, is stamped as a witness of the rigorous artisanal process.

Available in both glass and plastic, the 350 ml and 500 ml redesigned bottles are now refillable to extend the product life cycles, in alignment with the brand’s sustainable development goals.

Bespoke Pump Designed for Refilling

Aptar Beauty developed a fully custom solution based on its Satine cosmetic pump, designed for generous dosages, with a 24/410 screw-on neck finish for refilling. The large actuator and oversized collar were specifically created to seamlessly match the new, wider dimensions of the packaging silhouette. Lacquered in an elevated glossy black finish, it ensures visual consistency with the rest of the products of the brand. The wide actuation surface is comfortable and stable, making it easy to use even for people with reduced dexterity.

L’Occitane En Provence challenged Aptar Beauty to find a technical orientation system to ensure the pump perfectly aligns with the bottle when unlocked and ready for dispensing. Moreover, the pump is designed to deliver an optimized 500 μl dose to ensure controlled and clean dispensing.

Collaborative Manufacturing Approach

This project reflects the long-standing partnership with L’Occitane En Provence and Aptar Beauty, who was able to support the brand throughout the development process and provide in-depth technical assessments and high-value solutions, it contends.

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